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1. A method comprising: receiving a request from a web browser implementation of a messaging service operating on a remote web browser, the request to login to a mobile implementation of a messaging application of the messaging service and including a user identifier; generating a first access code; transmitting the first access code to the mobile implementation of the messaging application operating on a mobile device associated with the user identifier; receiving a second access code from the remote web browser; comparing the second access code to the first access code; retrieving message data for an account associated with the user identifier when the second access code matches the first access code; and transmitting the message data to the remote web browser for presentation.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user identifier is a mobile telephone number, an electronic mail address, or a user name associated with a mobile telephone number.
A system and method for user authentication and identification in digital communication networks addresses the challenge of securely and efficiently verifying user identities across multiple platforms. The invention provides a mechanism to authenticate users by associating unique identifiers with their accounts, ensuring secure access to services while maintaining interoperability. The user identifier can be a mobile telephone number, an email address, or a username linked to a mobile telephone number. This allows users to authenticate using familiar and widely accessible credentials, reducing reliance on complex passwords or additional verification steps. The system supports seamless integration with existing communication protocols, enabling secure transactions, account access, and service authentication. By leveraging common identifiers, the invention simplifies user verification processes while enhancing security and usability. The method ensures compatibility with various communication channels, including mobile networks, email systems, and online platforms, making it adaptable to diverse applications. This approach improves user experience by minimizing authentication barriers while maintaining robust security measures. The invention is particularly useful in environments requiring frequent user verification, such as financial transactions, social media logins, and secure messaging services.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the first access code comprises generating an alphanumeric text sequence, a machine-readable optical pattern, an audio signal, or a visual image.
This invention relates to access control systems that generate and use access codes to authenticate users or devices. The problem addressed is the need for flexible and secure methods of generating access codes that can be easily verified by users or machines. The invention provides a method for generating access codes in various formats, including alphanumeric text sequences, machine-readable optical patterns (such as QR codes), audio signals, or visual images (like barcodes). These access codes are used to grant or deny access to a system, device, or service based on their validity. The system may also include steps to verify the access code, such as comparing it to a stored or dynamically generated reference. The invention ensures that access codes can be adapted to different use cases, improving usability and security. For example, an alphanumeric code may be entered manually, while an optical pattern or audio signal can be scanned or played for automated verification. The method supports multiple formats to accommodate different user preferences and technological constraints, enhancing accessibility and reliability in access control scenarios.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein retrieving the message data comprises retrieving messages sent to the user, messages sent by the user, message status updates, or other updates to the status of a messaging conversation, from a data store.
This invention relates to a method for retrieving message data in a messaging system. The problem addressed is the need to efficiently access and manage various types of message-related information, including sent and received messages, message status updates, and conversation status changes, from a centralized data store. The method involves retrieving message data from a data store, where the data includes messages sent to a user, messages sent by the user, message status updates, and other updates to the status of a messaging conversation. The retrieval process ensures that all relevant message-related information is accessible for further processing, such as displaying, analyzing, or archiving. The method may also involve filtering or organizing the retrieved data based on specific criteria, such as time, sender, or message type, to improve efficiency and usability. The invention aims to provide a comprehensive and organized way to handle message data in a messaging system, enhancing user experience and system performance.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising creating a session identifier, wherein the session identifier is usable by the remote web browser and by the messaging application to identify the user and locate message data of the user, and to send the session identifier to the remote web browser.
This invention relates to a system for managing user sessions and message data in a web-based messaging application. The problem addressed is the need for a secure and efficient way to identify users across different applications and devices while maintaining access to their message data. The solution involves creating a session identifier that serves as a unique token for authentication and data retrieval. This session identifier is generated and sent to a remote web browser, allowing the browser and the messaging application to recognize the user and locate their message data. The session identifier ensures that the user's identity is verified and their message data is accessible only to authorized applications. This approach enhances security by preventing unauthorized access while streamlining the process of managing user sessions and message data across multiple platforms. The system is particularly useful in environments where users interact with messaging applications through web browsers, ensuring seamless and secure access to their communications.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the session identifier is useable to identify the user and locate message data until the user logs out of the messaging application.
This invention relates to user authentication and session management in messaging applications. The problem addressed is ensuring secure and persistent identification of users during active messaging sessions while efficiently managing session data. The solution involves generating a session identifier that uniquely associates a user with their messaging session. This identifier is used to track the user and retrieve relevant message data throughout the session, maintaining continuity until the user explicitly logs out. The session identifier is generated upon successful user authentication and remains valid for the duration of the active session. It enables the messaging application to associate incoming and outgoing messages with the correct user, ensuring proper message routing and data integrity. The identifier is also used to manage session-specific data, such as message history, active conversations, and user preferences, until the session is terminated. This approach enhances security by preventing unauthorized access to session data and improves user experience by maintaining session state without requiring repeated authentication. The session identifier is invalidated upon logout, ensuring that session data is no longer accessible. This method provides a robust framework for managing user sessions in messaging applications while balancing security and usability.
7. The method of claim 5 , further comprising: receiving a second request from the remote web browser to load a web page for the messaging application, the request including the session identifier; and retrieving message data associated with the session identifier.
This invention relates to web-based messaging applications and addresses the challenge of maintaining session continuity and data consistency across multiple interactions with a messaging service. The method involves managing user sessions in a messaging application by generating a unique session identifier for a user upon initial authentication. This identifier is used to track the user's session state and associated data, such as message history, across subsequent interactions. When a user requests to load a web page for the messaging application, the system receives the request, which includes the session identifier, and retrieves the message data linked to that identifier. This ensures that the user's messaging session remains persistent and that the correct data is displayed. The method also includes handling session expiration, where the system invalidates the session identifier after a period of inactivity or upon explicit logout, ensuring security and proper resource management. The invention improves user experience by maintaining context and data consistency while preventing unauthorized access to messaging data.
8. An apparatus, comprising: a processor circuit on a device; and a messaging application operative on the processor circuit to receive a request from a remote web browser implementation of a messaging service executing on a first device, the request to login to a mobile implementation of the messaging application and including a user identifier; the messaging application comprising: an access code generator to generate a first access code and to present the first access code to the user on a messaging service website at the remote web browser; an authenticator to receive a second access code from the mobile implementation of the messaging application operating on a second device associated with the user identifier, compare the second access code to the first access code, and lookup an account associated with the user identifier and the second device; and a messaging component to retrieve message data for an account associated with the user identifier in response the second access code matching the first access code, and to transmit the message data to the remote web browser for presentation.
This invention relates to secure authentication and message retrieval in a cross-device messaging system. The problem addressed is ensuring secure access to a messaging service when transitioning between different device implementations, such as from a web browser to a mobile application. The apparatus includes a processor circuit on a device running a messaging application. The application receives a login request from a remote web browser implementation of the messaging service on a first device. The request includes a user identifier and seeks access to a mobile implementation of the messaging application. The messaging application generates a first access code and presents it to the user on the messaging service website via the web browser. The user then enters a second access code from the mobile implementation on a second device associated with the user identifier. The system compares the second access code to the first access code. If they match, the system retrieves message data for the user's account and transmits it to the web browser for display. This ensures secure authentication and seamless message access across devices. The invention also includes components for generating access codes, authenticating users, and retrieving and transmitting message data.
9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the user identifier is a mobile telephone number, an electronic mail address, or a user name associated with a mobile telephone number.
This invention relates to a system for managing user identifiers in a communication network, addressing the challenge of securely and efficiently associating users with their unique identifiers across different communication platforms. The apparatus includes a processing unit configured to receive a user identifier from a user device and determine whether the identifier is valid by comparing it against stored data. If the identifier is valid, the processing unit generates a session token for the user, enabling access to network services. The apparatus also includes a storage unit for maintaining a database of valid user identifiers and a communication interface for transmitting the session token to the user device. The user identifier can be a mobile telephone number, an email address, or a username linked to a mobile telephone number, ensuring flexibility in user authentication. The system enhances security by validating identifiers before granting access and simplifies user management by supporting multiple identifier types. This approach improves authentication efficiency and reduces the risk of unauthorized access in communication networks.
10. The apparatus of claim 8 , the access code generator to generate an alphanumeric text sequence, a machine-readable optical pattern, an audio signal, or a visual image.
This patent relates to apparatus for generating access codes. The problem addressed is the generation of diverse types of access codes to enhance security or user experience. The apparatus includes an access code generator. This generator is configured to produce an alphanumeric text sequence, a machine-readable optical pattern, an audio signal, or a visual image as an access code.
11. The apparatus of claim 8 , the messaging component to retrieve messages sent to the user, messages sent by the user, message status updates, or other updates to the status of a messaging conversation, from a data store.
This invention relates to a messaging system that manages and retrieves communication data. The system addresses the challenge of efficiently tracking and accessing messaging interactions, including sent and received messages, message status updates, and conversation status changes. A messaging component within the system is designed to fetch relevant data from a centralized data store. This data includes messages exchanged by a user, both those sent and received, as well as updates on message delivery, read receipts, and other conversation-related status changes. The system ensures that users can access a comprehensive history of their messaging activities, including real-time updates on message status, such as whether a message has been delivered or read. The messaging component interacts with the data store to retrieve this information, enabling seamless tracking and retrieval of messaging data for analysis, user interface display, or other system functions. The invention improves user experience by providing timely and accurate messaging data, enhancing communication transparency and reliability.
12. The apparatus of claim 8 , the messaging application to create a session identifier, wherein the session identifier is usable by the remote web browser and by the messaging application to identify the user and locate message data of the user, and to send the session identifier to the remote web browser.
This invention relates to a system for managing user sessions in a messaging application that interacts with a remote web browser. The problem addressed is the need for a secure and efficient way to identify users and locate their message data across different devices or interfaces, such as a web browser and a messaging application. The apparatus includes a messaging application that generates a session identifier. This identifier is used by both the remote web browser and the messaging application to uniquely identify the user and retrieve the user's message data. The session identifier ensures that the user's session remains consistent and secure when switching between the messaging application and the web browser. The messaging application sends this session identifier to the remote web browser, enabling seamless access to the user's message data from either interface. This approach improves user experience by maintaining continuity and security in communication sessions across different platforms.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the session identifier is useable to identify the user and locate message data until the user logs out of the messaging application.
This invention relates to a messaging application system that manages user sessions and message data. The system includes a server configured to generate a session identifier for a user upon login, which is used to identify the user and locate their message data until they log out. The session identifier is stored in a database and linked to the user's account, ensuring that all message data associated with the user can be retrieved and managed during the active session. The system also includes a client device that communicates with the server to send and receive messages, with the session identifier being used to authenticate and track the user's activity. The server processes incoming messages, stores them in a message database, and retrieves relevant messages for the user based on the session identifier. The system ensures secure and efficient message management by maintaining the session identifier until logout, at which point the identifier is invalidated and the session ends. This approach improves user experience by providing seamless access to message data while maintaining security through session-based authentication.
14. The apparatus of claim 12 , the messaging application to receive a second request from the remote web browser to load a web page for the messaging service, the request including the session identifier; and the messaging component to retrieve message data associated with the session identifier.
This invention relates to messaging systems and addresses the problem of securely and efficiently retrieving message data for a messaging service from a remote web browser. The apparatus includes a messaging application and a messaging component. The messaging application is configured to receive a second request originating from a remote web browser. This request is specifically for loading a web page associated with the messaging service. Crucially, the request contains a session identifier. Upon receiving this request, the messaging component is designed to retrieve message data. This retrieval is directly linked to the session identifier provided in the request, allowing for the targeted delivery of relevant message content to the web browser. This mechanism enables a web-based interface to access and display user-specific messaging information.
15. At least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions that, when executed, cause a system to: receive a request from a web browser implementation of a messaging service operating on a remote web browser, the request to login to a mobile implementation of a messaging application of the messaging service and including a user identifier; generate a first access code; transmit the first access code to the mobile implementation of the messaging application operating on a mobile device associated with the user identifier; receive a second access code from the remote web browser; compare the second access code to the first access code; retrieve message data for an account associated with the user identifier when the second access code matches the first access code; and transmit the message data to the remote web browser for presentation.
This invention relates to secure cross-device authentication for messaging services, addressing the challenge of verifying user identity when transitioning between web and mobile platforms. The system enables seamless login to a mobile messaging application from a web browser by generating and validating access codes. When a user requests login via a web browser, the system receives the request, which includes a user identifier, and generates a first access code. This code is transmitted to the user's mobile device, where the messaging application is installed. The user then enters a second access code from the mobile device into the web browser. The system compares the two codes; if they match, it retrieves the user's message data and transmits it to the web browser for display. This ensures secure authentication without requiring the user to re-enter credentials, enhancing convenience while maintaining security. The solution is particularly useful for messaging services that operate across multiple device types, ensuring consistent and secure access to user accounts.
16. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 15 , wherein the user identifier is a mobile telephone number, an electronic mail address, or a user name associated with a mobile telephone number.
A system and method for user authentication and access control in digital environments involves verifying user identity through a unique identifier. The identifier can be a mobile telephone number, an email address, or a username linked to a mobile telephone number. This identifier is used to authenticate the user and grant or restrict access to digital resources, such as applications, services, or data. The system may also include additional security measures, such as multi-factor authentication, to enhance verification. The method ensures secure and reliable user identification, reducing unauthorized access risks while maintaining usability. The identifier is stored and processed in a secure manner, ensuring privacy and compliance with data protection regulations. This approach is particularly useful in mobile and online environments where quick and secure authentication is essential. The system may also support integration with existing authentication frameworks, allowing seamless adoption in various digital platforms. The method improves security by leveraging widely available and familiar identifiers, reducing the need for complex or cumbersome authentication processes.
17. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 15 , the instructions to generate the first access code comprising instructions to generate an alphanumeric text sequence, a machine-readable optical pattern, an audio signal, or a visual image.
This invention relates to a computer-readable storage medium containing instructions for generating access codes in various formats to control access to a system. The system addresses the problem of providing secure and flexible access control mechanisms that can accommodate different user preferences and device capabilities. The storage medium includes instructions to generate a first access code, which can be an alphanumeric text sequence, a machine-readable optical pattern (such as a QR code), an audio signal, or a visual image (such as a barcode). These different formats allow users to authenticate using their preferred method, whether through typing, scanning, listening, or visually interpreting the code. The system also includes instructions to generate a second access code, which may be a different format from the first, ensuring additional layers of security. The storage medium further includes instructions to transmit the generated access codes to a user device, enabling seamless and secure access control. The invention enhances security by supporting multiple authentication methods while maintaining usability across various devices and user scenarios.
18. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 15 , the instructions to retrieve message data comprising instructions to retrieve messages sent to the user, messages sent by the user, message status updates, or other updates to the status of a messaging conversation, from a data store.
This invention relates to a system for managing and retrieving messaging data in a communication platform. The problem addressed is the need to efficiently access and organize message data, including sent and received messages, status updates, and conversation metadata, to improve user experience and system performance. The system involves a computer-readable storage medium containing instructions for retrieving message data from a data store. The instructions are designed to fetch various types of message-related information, such as messages sent to or by a user, message status updates (e.g., read receipts, delivery confirmations), and other updates related to the status of a messaging conversation. The retrieved data is then processed to facilitate real-time or historical analysis, display, or further processing within the messaging platform. The system may also include instructions for filtering, sorting, or categorizing the retrieved message data based on criteria such as timestamp, sender, recipient, or message type. This allows for efficient querying and retrieval of relevant information, reducing latency and improving responsiveness in messaging applications. The data store may be a centralized database or a distributed storage system, depending on the architecture of the communication platform. By providing structured access to message data, the invention enhances the ability to track conversation history, monitor message delivery, and analyze communication patterns, which can be useful for both end-users and system administrators. The system is particularly beneficial in large-scale messaging environments where efficient data retrieval is critical for performance and user satisfaction.
19. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 15 , further comprising instructions to create a session identifier, wherein the session identifier is usable by the remote web browser and by the messaging application to identify the user and locate message data of the user, and to send the session identifier to the remote web browser.
This invention relates to secure communication systems involving web browsers and messaging applications. The problem addressed is the need for a reliable way to authenticate users and manage their message data across different applications while maintaining security. The solution involves a computer-readable storage medium containing instructions for a server to generate a session identifier. This identifier is used by both a remote web browser and a messaging application to verify the user's identity and retrieve the user's message data. The session identifier is transmitted to the remote web browser, enabling seamless and secure access to the user's messages. The system ensures that only authorized users can access their message data, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. The session identifier serves as a unique key that links the user's session across different applications, allowing for consistent and secure communication. The instructions also handle the creation and management of the session identifier, ensuring it remains valid and secure throughout the user's session. This approach improves the efficiency and security of user authentication and message retrieval in web-based communication systems.
20. The computer-readable storage medium of claim 19 , further comprising instructions to: receive a second request from the remote web browser to load a web page for the messaging application, the request including the session identifier; and retrieve message data associated with the session identifier.
This invention relates to web-based messaging applications and addresses the challenge of securely managing user sessions and message data in a distributed computing environment. The system involves a server-side component that handles authentication and session management for a messaging application accessed via a web browser. When a user logs in, the server generates a unique session identifier and stores it in a data store, associating it with the user's authentication credentials. The server then transmits this session identifier to the user's web browser, which includes it in subsequent requests to the server. The server uses this identifier to verify the user's session and retrieve the appropriate message data. The system also includes functionality to handle new requests from the same or different web browsers, using the session identifier to maintain continuity and retrieve the correct message data for the active session. This ensures secure and consistent access to messaging data across multiple browser sessions while preventing unauthorized access. The invention improves upon existing systems by providing a more robust and scalable approach to session management in web-based messaging applications.
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March 24, 2020
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